All the projects

Area conservation Creation of a reserve on the Rhin-Rhône migration line Research and follow-up Awareness and information Hunters’ work: Field acquisition Arrangement of two ponds and their water alimentation trench Arrangement of two paths and one bridge Installation of several observatories Renovation of a farm and arrangement of a reception center for the public Conception […]

Enable hunting to continue in Bulgaria within a well-regulated framework, whilst fully respecting the provisions of the Birds Directive. An aggreement was reached between the Union of Hunters and Anglers in Bulgaria UHAB (FACE Member) and the Bulgarian Society for the Protection of Birds BSPB (BirdLife Partner) which will allow hunting to continue. Cooperation on […]

The aim of the project is an alliance of all stakeholders in the agricultural landscape, so farmers, hunters, conservationists, landowner, authorities and communities. This alliance develops agricultural measures, which are carried out by all stakeholders. The hunters have an important function as a multiplier due to their wide-ranging presence.

Monitoring of migratory birds in wetlands The monitoring – patrolling of the area aims to eliminate the human activities that have negative effects to the protected area. Such activities are: illegal killing, illegal logging, illegal fishery, disturbance of places for breeding of birds, uncontrolled garbage disposal, pollution, etc. The personnel of the Management Authority patrols […]

Study of local movements of populations wintering in Italy – Phenology of the Italian populations – Definition of guidelines migratory and breeding areas of wintering populations in Italy – Study of the use (definition of areas used for food and / or to the rest) and habitat selection of wintering populations. Teals are captured with […]

Vendée Hunting Federation, with the French regional government coordination, is in charge for 6 years (2015-2020) of the national animation of the Black-tailed Godwit National Management Plan. A National Managment Plan was established by a group of scientific experts mandated by the Ecology ministry and coordinated by ONCFS (National Office for Hunting and Wildlife). During the […]

To animate and coordonate the 2 Natura 2000 sites and to preserve and manage those ecosystems. Private and public landowner are identified and informed over the SPA Implementation, Contractualisation and Natura 2000 charter Scientific follow-up of the species Information and awareness for every public

To improve farmers awareness about little wild fauna and pollinators by proposing bee-faunistic arrangement adapted to their production system (honey plants fallows). To test on practices and techniques (interculture shelter, alfalfa differentiated management). To create a semi natural habitats network for little wild fauna and pollinators.

This 8-year project lays on the whole hunting territory of the Pardiel Hunting Society (approx. 1000 ha). This project is divided in 3 subprojects “Fruit trees”, “Strips” and “Eco meadows”. In each subproject, 11 professional hunters deal with the habitats management of the area. In the “Fruit trees” subproject, about twenty fruit trees, mostly of […]

The project concern about genetic monitoring of the red-legged partridge, in collaboration with Antagene laboratory (France). Few days ago the Hunting Territorial Zone Genoa 2 East sent to the laboratory 50 biological samples in total: 39 paws of red-legged partridges shot down during 2017 hunting season and 11 feathers with trophic quill of specimens bred […]

To allow the recovery of the Balkan lynx Camera trapping in potential habitat to confirm the presence of lynx; Creation of protected areas centred around areas of known lynx activity in both Albania and Macedonia; providing payments to local inhabitants for them to continue their traditional, sustainable, rural livelihoods; collaboration with hunters in joint workshops […]

Maintenance of the local population of Irish red grouse Extensive predator control The project was started by the Peterswell and Kilcreest Conservation and Gun Club and enjoyed the support and cooperation of the NARGC

To prevent the decline and, in the long-term, increase the numbers, of red grouse on Ballydangan Bog. Educational work with schools and interest groups from the local community; Habitat management including heather cutting, grit provisions, scrub clearance and bog restoration; Predator control by controlling mink, red fox, hooded crow and magpie populations; Disturbance control by […]

Collect and distribute data and information on Baltic large canivores to gain a better understanding of the species in order to better help the population recovery that is occurring Monitoring activities so as to produce some overall maps of species distribution; gathering data on the level of carnivore depredation on domestic animals – mainly sheep, […]

The Fundación Oso Pardo (FOP) worked long-term with local stakeholders to reduce human-bear conflicts in the Cantabrian Mountains, signing agreements with 4,500 hunters and set up bear monitoring and measures to reduce damage. The main aim of the Fundación Oso Pardo, which has existed since 1992, is demonstrating the feasibility of coexistence of human activities and […]

Improving the living conditions of the various game and fauna species within the Lopikerwaard by creating so-called ‘Wildakkers’ . Our strip is almost 4 meters wide and 360 meters long. This length makes it possible to test a number of different seed mixtures for suitability for the peat meadow area. Encouraging hunters to do the same in their […]

The goal of the event is to sensitize public about the wildlife management/conservation and about the role of the hunters. Hunters build and put bird boxes to suitable places. They also provide some hunting clubs with boxes. Usually boxes are build for game bird species, e.g. goldeneye (Bucephala clangula), but also for smaller birds. Finnish […]

Aims: • Breeding success of Grey Partridges • How many are predated • Who are the predators • When do the predation occur • Where do the Partridges locate their nests • How do Partridges use the modern Danish agricultural landscape • Do Partridges migrate Hunters’ work: • Evaluation of local partridge population • Permission […]

Hen harrier breeding success is rare in England. There is wildlife conflict between hen harriers and red grouse because harriers nest colonialy and feed their chicks on red grouse. The aim of the project was to ensure a pair of hen harriers nesting on the High Peak Estate successfully fledged their young. The Grouse shooting […]

Between November 2014 and February 2015, Barbary macaques in Bab Berred, Morocco, were illegally killed bu poachers. The local Hunters’ Association is working together with and supporting the BMAC (Barbary Maquaque Awareness & Conservation) against illegal killing activities. Meetings so far have proven productive, and a programme of workshops, training and interviews is further facilitating […]

The case study used spotlight strip census routes to estimate Brown Hare numbers in a 793 ha hunting district by local hunters. The habitats, dominated by intensively farmed arable land were also mapped. Guidelines from the German monitoring programme WILD (German wildlife information system – www.jagdnetz.de/wild) were applied This is part of a Germany-wide long-term […]

Reduce soil erosion in Burgenland 530km windbreaks build; 19,000 ha agricultural land protected against erosion; 720ha afforested; 2.8 million trees and shrubs of native species planted; hunters organised the program and did everything

Situated in the north of Scotland and with an area of 4,528 km², the Cairngorms National Park is Britain’s largest national park. The Cairngorms National Park contains many natural habitats containing a number of rare and endangered species. In order to preserve the ecological and cultural richness of the National Park, the OpenNESS project partnered with the […]

To encourage involvment of regional hunters to set up a Natura 2000 ecological network and to improve understanding of Natura 2000 sites operators about hunting world. – Mediation and Information ; – Characterization of hunting activities on Natura 2000 sites as part of a contribution to socio-economic diagnosis ; – Organisation and participation to hunting working groups ; […]

Restoration of a 18 ha area: retention pond, creation of three hallows, the elimination of many willows, restoring a sedge meadow and finally a control threshold downstream. There is also management plan that is on validation stage.

The aims are to safeguard the habitat threatened by agricultural abandonment on 200 ha, but also to promote wild fauna diversity to sensitize the public, hunters, non-hunters and schools. A natural afforestation has been conducted and some activities as the mowing, the extensive horses grazing and a traditional fish breeding have enabled to maintain the […]

Maintenance of the area Some studies have also been conducted on the forage quality of grasslands based on period, the understanding of the space by wintering waterfowl and the organisms monitoring. First, the hunters created three ponds that cover 22 ha in water and opened to the public in 1994. Two management plans have been […]

Creation of 50 ha of islets and ponds in the most uniforms areas. Thinning out of trees (willows) in order to favor herbaceous development. Regular maintenance was established on reedbeds. They also used the area for hunters training and public sensitization. Projects are being considered for upgrading fish production and establishing the maintenance ponds perimeters […]

On Saint-Aubin island, the hunting association of Maine-et-Loire bought 123 ha of land to save the flood meadow habitats from afforestation. To preserve the flood meadow areas hunters collaborated with farmers for the continuity of hay cutting. They also proposed environmental leases to the farmers in order to follow Natura 2000 agro-environmental measures that need […]

In 1987, the local hunting association undertook to create a 2 ha pond in the Cotentin natural reserve. In 2004/2005, they created a pedagogic trail with observation windows and they managed the waterbodies to increase the carrying capacity for birds. Finally, they created a trail for environmental initiation with three new observatories and they managed […]

The aims are to ensure maximum biodiversity, the best preservation of heritage species, and an environmental awareness raising. For that, they use traditional techniques as the grazing (New Forest ponies,Holstein and Nantes cattle breeds) and the late mowing. These interventions are evaluated annually through scientific monitoring (botanical and wildlife monitoring: birds, amphibians, mammals)

The project’s main objective is to illustrate the complementarity between environmental management and hunting by: – Maximizing the ecological potential of the marsh and adjoining parcels by suitable management for habitats, fauna and flora – Putting hunting activity in a sustainable process; awareness of different audiences to biodiversity of the marsh. Management activities with partnership […]

The aim is the conservation of the ecological and biological caracteritics of the area as the meshed bocage, wet meadows, mégaphorbiaie, streams, ponds. With the collaboration of other stakeholders, the hunters maintained the hedges and conducted some mowing, grazing and ponds cleaning activities. After that, they decided to focuse more on communication between stakeholders and […]

Three main goals: – to restore the area and maintain the open area by extensive grazing. – to develop the area for public and school visits with education program on environment and sustainable development. – to communicate about the role of the Municipality and the hunters for wetlands. Some hydraulic and biodiversity studies have been […]

Management of the site There is a collaboration with Réseau SAGNE which has proposed a management plan to the hunting federation. A site follow-up and a management assesment is made every year. There is a regular mowing of the meadow with farmers collaboration. Management of the poplar plantation in order to let some native species […]

There are two main groals: ensure the tranquility of the site and follow the birds presence on the site. An other person is employed to control the predator populations (e.g. foxes). There is an agreement with the ornithologic group from Picardy for a continuing scientific monitoring. There is a volunteer guard employed by the hunting […]

To recreate paths to access to the fields; To recreate the hydrografic network; To maintain the wetlands and the bocages; To open up the fields in grassland Hunters’ work: almost fully involved, mostly in the financial part, in communication and collaboration, aswell as checking the well going of the project

To contribute towards the Cheshire LBAP (Local Biodiversity Action Plan) objectives for water vole, to establish the current distribution and range of water voles (Arvicola amphibius) in the Cheshire region and to identify potential water vole habitat on BASC members land. They started to survey the entire River Gowy for voles followed by the establishment […]

To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary in 2015, the FIDC section of Ravenna has produced a publication that describes the origin of a very important protected area for the territories of Ravenna: Punte Alberete. The publications aims to divulgate not only the history but also the management of the area from the past to the present […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

To collect Finnish Bag data The scheme is voluntary and has run since 1962. Each year FGFRI selects a random sample of about 5000 hunters who hold a valid hunting licence. The sample is stratified according to the number of hunters in each game management district. Each of the selected hunters is sent a questionnaire […]

to facilitate the collection of national bag statistics Hunting bag statistics have not been collected on a regular basis. Three national surveys have been carried out by the ONCFS, covering the 1974/1975, 1983/1984 and 1998/1999 seasons. The last two surveys used the same methods, and relied on demographic information supplied by the national population (human) […]

To collect bag data in order for it to be used in lobbying Each of NARGCs 25,000 members is mailed a bag return form at the start of the hunting season. The bag return form is anonymous and requires that hunters record the number of huntable birds killed each week during the shooting season and […]

To collect bag data in Norway A variety of schemes collecting hunting statistics have operated since 1889. The current scheme is run by Statistics Norway, the Norwegian Governments body for collecting national statistics. The systematic collection of data on small game started in 1971. Between 1971 and 1993 a random sample of small game hunters […]

To collect and publish Polish bag data In order to hunt, all hunters require a game shooting permit. The game shooting permit is valid for one month and is specific to certain specified game species, bag limit and territory, and is issued by the manager of the hunting club (or institute) renting the territory and […]

The exact purpose of the cleaning and planting actions are two-fold. The cleaning of debris and other material left by picnickers (picnic areas are available within the Hunting Reserve of Miżieb for the general public use) prevents the spread of fire since one of the main elements without which a fire cannot happen, combustive material, […]

The project aims to analyse migration, hunting bag and habitat use of Common Snipe (Gallinago gallinago) and Jack Snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus) in Italy. Starting from a sample of 97 sites visited by singles hunters from 2010/2011 hunting season to 2015/2016 hunting season, 8 sites were monitored in all six season.

Increase the population of common quail. Payments to farmers for crop damage and to maintain winter stubble. Banning the release of Japenese quail. Enforcement of bag size limits. Management and restoration of breeding and staging habitats. Enforcement of hunting season that prevents hunting during the breeding period. Ambiti territoriali di Caccia pay farmers for crop […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

Private shooting areas named Aziende Faunistico Venatorie (AFV) maintain wetlands and wetland habitat to host waterbirds and huntable ducks in particular. The maintenance of habitat is necessary to obtain from Public Administration (District and Region) the private right to hunt in the area. Each AFV is the owner of the hunting right and have to […]

The aim is to animate the Natura 2000 site of the Tarn and Jonte gorges. In this purpose the hunters federation – animates the Natura 2000 management plan to collectivities and stakeholders in the field – prepares the Natura 2000 management contracts – set up some crops to a faunistic and environmental purpose for the […]

Ensuring conservation of wolves in co-existence with humans by identification of interest groups and participants and focusing on joint decision-making Research into the Croatian wolf population, monitoring of it and its prey species; Distribution of 96 Tornjak guardian dogs to shepherds; Establishment of 45 electric fences; Creation and distribution of education material regarding wolves and […]

Development of a publication highlighting the best methods to conduct nature-friendly farming methods and encourage farmers to adopt these. The aim is to increase the areas of suitable habitats for Grey Partridge and therefore increase their population. The habitats created have a positive effect on many other species. The Danish Hunters Association was responsible for […]

The use of poison baits is considered in Greece one of the main threats to many different species (wild and domestic) – many of the wild ones listed as protected (vultures, eagles). By recognizing this, the Hunting Federation of Crete & Dodecanese (A’ KOKD) and the University of Crete-Natural History Museum of Crete (UoC-NHMC) decided […]

The Curlew Conservation Programme operates in a manner that could be described as locally-led, with local teams acting with landowners to help breeding Curlew in six of the most important areas in Ireland for the species. The local teams are generally comprised of a Curlew Advisory Officer, a local Curlew Champion and a Nest Protection […]

On March 1973 three females and three males, live captured in Slovakian Carpathians, were released to Kočevje forest in Slovenia. The reintroduction to the Dinaric Mountains, is considered to be one of the most successful reintroductions of a large predator. The newly established population encountered favorable habitat with abundant prey base, and all three females […]

The lynx vulnerability present a solid basis for establishing the cross-border cooperation in nature conservation. With the DinaRis project the awarness was raised on its biological and social aspects, new tools for joint monitoring of lynx population were developed and partnerships were established at the highest scientific and management level. All the above resulted in […]

To collect bag data as part of the game management plan The DJV collects any available hunting statistics information (birds and mammals) for each federal state by approaching rural districts and obtaining the data they have collected from the owners of hunting estates, as part of the game management plan. The DJV voluntarily conducts the […]

to survey new areas of Cheshire to ascertain whether a wild population of Dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius) still exists in the country. A dormouse re-introduction programme is under discussion. But, before that, woodlands would need to be surveyed to find out if there were any existing remnant populations. For that, they used nest tubes and nest […]

Collect bag data on UK ducks Hunters shooting ducks were encouraged to submit a duck wing. These wings were analysed to provide information on annual age and sex ratios of ducks being shot. Hunters shooting ducks were encouraged to submit a duck wing. The project was run by BASC.

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

Duck baskets are intended for safe breeding of ducks. The craft of the hunter has many traditions. Braiding and placing duck pits is one of them. 30 baskets were made and placed by hunters themselves. Because the baskets are above the water and do not offer easy access for other species than the duck, the […]

Hunters in many districts of Emilia Romagna regions create new wetlands on fields that otherwise would be cultivated. The new wetlands are named fixed hide or AFV (private shooting areas) and in many districts the owner must maintain water all year long in the pond, in order to offer suitable habitat also during pre-nuptial migration […]

Producing biogas from biomass closely with the goals of biodiversity, nature and environmental protection and establish mixtures of native wild plant species as ecologically necessary and economically viable complement to conventional energy crops in agricultural practice. Unlike the food and feed production biogas production opens the possibility of different plant species and varieties in pure […]

To obtain high quality data on the local wolf population in the reference study area with transparent and robust interpretation that is not contested by different stakeholders. The demonstration of a state-of-the-art approach to improving knowledge of large carnivore population status should help to foster a critical appraisal of traditional methods and will hopefully open […]

This project was carried out within the framework of the national plan for the Restoration of Bonelli’s Eagle, in partnership with the Regional Conservatory of Natural Areas and the National Office of Hunting and Wild Fauna. On these 3 large SPA s, the Regional Federation of Hunters of Languedoc-Roussillon has managed a diagnosis of populations […]

Collection of data and samples to identify population characteristics and other factors that can influence the presence of Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae in wild boars and the risks for domestic pigs and poultry

To contribute towards the objectives set out under the Cheshire LBAP to Establish the current distribution of otters (Lutra lutra) in the Cheshire region and restore otters to all catchments where they have been recorded since 1960. The sightings and recorded signs of otter presence have been used as a guide to the construction of […]

To test the use of non-invasive genetic sampling as a process to estimate population size Volunteer hunters were requested to submit any located bear feces. Samples were collected, submitted and genetically analysed to estimate the population size. 90% of all data submitted was submitted by hunters

Rhodope mountain range hosts one of the biggest populations of Balkan chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra balcanica) as far the Greek part is concerned with the forest of Frakto comprising the main area where the species is found. Aim of the study is to provide preliminary results as far as the presence of Balkan chamois in the […]

To understand the current status and trends of large carnivore populations. Bear, lynx and wolf site and track observations are reported by hunters to the Estonian Environment Agency, which analyses the data to separate them into different reproductive units. Hunters also contribute by surveying transects to count wolf and lynx tracks in the snow. Finally, […]

Hunters promoted the research to assess reasons for decline in rabbit population, and to identify solution. Good rabbit population are very important also for predators species declining as Bonelli’s eagle (Aquila fasciata) and Lanner Falcon (Falco biarmicus feldegii).

Raise awareness of the liklihood of the UK failing on its target to halt the decline of biodiversity by 2010 FACE and BirdLife International released a statement calling upon EU Institutions, Member States and all stakeholders to intensify efforts for implementing the EU’s 2010 Biodiversity Action Plan. Specifically called for better implementation of the Birds […]

Increase the knowledge about the migratory movements of woodcocks. Promote the involvement of hunters in the management and conservation of the species, making them participate to the studies. Provide the competent authorities with rigorous information on the status of Woodcock in order to develop a homogenous legal framework regarding the hunting management and conservation of […]

The Flemmish Partridge project is about working for partridges together. In this project, motivated wildlife management units form ‘Partridge groups’. They develop an action plan for partridges and take actions on the terrain: habitat measures, winter feeding, predator control, monitoring, sustainable shooting management. On the Flemmish level a steering group with representatives of the Partridge […]

Hunting Organisations in Greece founded the Gameguard Body in 2000 with one basic aim: Enforce environmental law in order to protect wildlife species and their habitat, prevent biodiversity loss, and control wildlife crimes. Hunters are in charge of the implementation and organisation of the whole system of gamekeeping. Gamekeepers control all types of violations concerning […]

The main aim of their participation in research programs such as the ARTEMIS I, ARTEMIS II, Phenology of bird migration and Wildlife Habitat Improvement, is the continuous and consistent monitoring of various game species’ and non-game species’ populations, in order to take advantage of this specialized personnel which is working all day (24/7) in the […]

Facilitate an increase in the Dormouse population of North Wales Follow up records of Dormouse presence provided by BASC members. Install nest boxes in promising woodland and check them at least twice a year. The project is managed by BASC and hunters volunteer.

Control the population of grey squirrels allowing the increase of red squirrels Education and training of red squirrel conservation and practical demonstrations on how to trap and dispatch grey squirrels. Calls for the lethal control of grey squirrels. The project was run by BASC and aimed at encouraging hunters to control the grey squirrel population

To understand the impacts of the invasive brown hare on the native Irish hare BASC called for the reporting of the location of any dead hares spotted the British Association for Shooting and Conservation organised the project and called for hunters to submit their recorded hares

to identify the location of red squirrel populations and encourage their growth. Calls for hunters to report the location of red or grey squirrels (live or dead). Calls for hunters to report the location of grey squirrel controls. the British Association of Shooting and Conservation organised the program and communicated with hunters to establish the […]

to survey the location of these invasive species and then work towards their removal from the North Wales countryside. BASC asked shoots to provide information on the presence/absence of the three species. BASC gave rudimentary advice on methods of eradicating the species. BASC is the British Association for Shooting and Conservation and they were calling […]

Survey for the presence of pine marten in North Wales BASC members submitted surveys detailing whether they had seen pine marten on their shoot. BASC conducted the survey and hunters submitted their responses

The project seeks to increase populations of wading birds including curlews (Numenius spp.) and lapwings (Vanellus vanellus) by controlling populations of generalist predators including foxes (Vulpes vulpes) Data was gathered on predator control to assess to what extent predation was limiting the recruitment rate of these species. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) […]

To increase the woodland and hedgerow cover of north Wales BASC made funds available to individuals interested in expanding the cover of hedgerows and woodland on their land. The project is run by BASC.

Increase the number of local wildlife and habitat records. Increase the biodiversity on land managed by the shooting community. Target conservation efforts on watervoles. Establish close working links between the shooting community and other conservation stakeholders. Habitat management to improve the quality of the landscape as habitat for all wild animal species. Habitat enhancement to […]

Survey local wildlife to build a more complete picture of the habitat distribution of Dorset and the occurrence of species of conservation concern. A survey was sent to all BASC members asking for details of where they were shooting and what species and habitats of conservation concern occurred there. This information is now being used […]

To survey areas of Cheshire using the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) grey partridge (Perdix perdix) counting scheme and to encourage BASC members to enhance the geographical range of the species throughout the county by 2010. In the 2007 survey, 19 members were identified as having grey partridge on their land or the land […]

ise-awareness of hunters about legislative and administrative basements for the management of Natura 2000 site and how hunters can be involve in the process. The Regional Hunting Federation from Languedoc-Roussillon decided to published two guides for the involvement of hunters in the implementation and management of Natura 2000 sites.

o increase biodiversity in the Dutch landscape The Royal Dutch Hunters’ Association created a seed mixture for improving biodiversity that provides food for a wide range of game and non-game species The Royal Dutch Hunters’ Association created and distributed the seed mixture

The Holsteiner Lebensraum Project aims to restore the ecological connectivity of the Kreis Segeberg Region (North Germany). Species and habitats became fragmented mainly due to the building of two highways. One of the main objectives was to develop the Holsteiner Lebensraum Korridore in conjunction with a range of partners, including the Kreis Segeberg eV hunters. Several actions […]

Management of the wetland by planting trees and aquatic vegetation, by creating new water channels, islets and ponds. The aim is to dedicate this site to birds watching and to raise awareness about the interest and the richness of this habitat. They also favored the reed beds by decreasing the deepness of some ponds. They […]

The aim is the sensitization to the importance of wetlands, sustainable use and biodiversity conservation. Preservation and conservation of the area with the involvement of local actors and with a special management for tourists and educational network.

In 1983, the hunting federation bought this area in order to create a place where they compromise hunting and conservation. The reserve hosts 6000 wintering birds and 1500 visitors. There is an annual grazing and mowing conducted with farmers collaboration. Furthermore, from the first November to the 15th of March, the different associations permanently watch […]

Hydraulic management for the improvement of wetlands in order to increase the land availibility for birds. La cabane des Moins is used to host visitors and students in order to raise awareness about wetland species and habitat. They also manage the network in order to control the water level in different areas and favor different […]

The Pachan area is an estuarine marsh which suffered from the land reclamation. When purchasing the area, the hunting federation has decided to restore the wetland by creating three ponds (15 hectares) in the south-part. Good hydraulic management practices have led to a permanent wetland. One farmer is also leading cattle extensive grazing and other […]

Maintenance and management of the wetland. Reedbeds are pastured by horses in late winter. In times of drought, they attempt to open the reeds by mechanical grinding. Monitoring of the wintering population. Monitoring of the breeding chronology of the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) and the coot (Fulica atra) was conducted with a collaboration between hunters and […]

The aim of the study is to have an overview of the pond huts inventoried and to have the description of all the pond huts in the area. Based on that two elements, the final goal is to specify the best management for habitat and species preservation. On the field and, when possible, in collaboration […]

In 2010 a website (http://observatoirenationalmigrateurs.com) was created in the aim of involving hunters in participating in forwarding the sightings of some migratory birds each year during post-nuptial migration, wintering and pre-nuptial migration in France (September to April)

In 2016, they farmed on 17.15 hectares in Albrechtice. The farmland is suitable for bird and mammal species. Its not classic agricultural land, but crops with more then one plant species. They have restored and maintained a total of 1.5 hectares of water in 5 localities. They also have created a biocentre with a wetland […]

Because of Hunting Association Albrechtice activities related to the discharge of a particularly endangered species of Perdix perdix into field, in 2006 they began to address owners of land with the possibility of renting their land for establishing fields suitable for this species, other bird and mammal species. Gradually, our Hunting Association leased about 12 […]

To protect the breeding of water birds, grouses and other protected bird species, and to improve surviving of other indigenous species. Subtargets: 1) to increase the value of natural furs (comparing to farming furs) for economical purposes. Name of the project: Alien carnivore species project (2010-2012). 2) Prevent the spreading of fox mange/scab. By hunting […]

Identification and quantification of the effects of agricultural pesticides on red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) in Spain. Experimental design with 42 couples eating different treatments. The project aims to analyse the effect of seeds treated with different pesticides products, so it is applicable in all types of agricultural areas with or without protection. All the projects […]

Inch Partridge project aims to create a sustainable environment in East Donegal where Grey Partridge and other threatened farmland birds can flourish in the wild. Hunters on Inch Island (Inch Gun Club); host the project, undertake the practical works including breeding and release of captive bred birds, monitoring and tracking of birds in the […]

The Red Deer almost disappeared from the Swiss Jura massif at the beginning of the 20th century. This research project (following a previous one called: Projet INTERREG IIIa) is a French-Swiss collaboration that aims to follow the recolonization of the Red Deer in the area. The study focuses on: To increase the knowledge of the […]

The Loire is the last wild river in France. On the first Saturday of March each year 12 FDC’s from the whole length of the Loire collect rubbish from the banks of the river. Extensive cleaning of the 1000 km of the river from source to estuary before they arrive to the sea or they […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

Conserve the local red grouse population Year-round predator control with a rotational heather burning regime. Annual grouse counts using pointers and setters The project is managed by Ardfinnan, Ballybacon, Grange and Newcastle Gun Club (ABNG).

To put the massifs of Belledone, Chartreuse and Bauges in connection, to maintain the urbanisation and to reconstitute a corridor. By bying some field, recreating a hedge network and organising animations on the site. Hunters a re fully involved.

To protect and develop natural and socio-political conditions necessary for the maintenance and the return of large predators to the areas of their original existence in the Czech Republic Organisation of a widespread awareness campaign including discussion forums in villages, school education programs and information material distribution; Orgnaisation of anti-poaching wolf patrols and the payment […]

Field/rural area’s wildlife triangle monitoring for the estimation of game species population. Goal: The improvement of the knowledge of game species populations, their development and trends. Triangle of 6 km line in rural habitat (houses, fields, forest). All snow tracks of game mammals and grouses that cross the line are counted . Survey takes place […]

To collect data on the size and distribution of the Latvian wolf population upon shooting of a wolf data data on the harvested individual must be collected via a questionnaire hunters collected the data

Sensitization of nature Since 1991 specially trained, voluntary hunters from DJV/LJVs have implemented the learning center initiative LERNORT NATUR and show versatile ways to experience nature up close. In the foreground is experience-based learning: children and young people in the area explore nature under guidance of hunters. Especially school classes participate. More Information http://www.lernort-natur.de/ueber/ The […]

To counter the progressive alienation of humans from nature Education of young people on environment-related topics (e.g. forestry, sustainable development and biology). Giving the opportunity to experience nature in the field by following tracks, watching live animals etc. Emphasis is placed on the principle of sustainable use. The scheme is run by Deutscher Jagdverband

At least 30 open water wetlands distributed to regional level. Total surface area of the sites is greater than 200 hectares Significant increase of waterfowl breeding pairs and broods in the demonstrative sites compared to the situation before the operation. Increased motivation, skills and co-operation of local people and regional authorities for the wetland conservation, […]

The project aimed to stabilize the Iberian lynx populations in Spain and to develop a comprehensive strategy for the conservation of the species. The ultimate goal of the project is to reduce the risk of extinction by: – increasing population size of the Iberian lynx and the wild rabbit: increase the carrying capacity of the […]

Management of the invasive Raccoon Dog in the North-European countries An early warning system will be established to track immigration of raccoon dogs and innovative culling/management methods will be applied to control the species. Project findings are also expected to be transferable to many other invasive species. In alignment with the Rio Convention on Biological […]

As the populations of Capercaillie decline in the two areas suppressing genetic variation, a detailed analysis of causes for the decline has been performed. The measures planned aim at either elimination or alleviation of the identified threats. The objective of the project is to restore vestigial lowland populations, and to reach the target level of […]

The overall objective is the management of Wetlands along the Guld of Finland. Restoration of 12 valuable bird wetland areas especially for migratory birds. During the project, flood meadows and open water areas invaded by plants were cleared and they controlled the population of small predators. Recreational use of the areas was developed by building […]

Pilot mapping project: To improve species and habitats information and accuracy of recording as part of the wider accreditation programme. Establish working group Set up pilot study (to be completed) Establish simple, consistent recording protocols Monitor and evaluate Hunters: Individual farms and estates predominantly but not exclusively involved in game management

Every person active in those two projects are hunters and trappers members of the FKNK. Their functions: – Identify strategies and actions to manage the areas under the administration of the FKNK, also through self-regulation supported by the relative authorities – Unkeep biodiversity and habitats besides the recreational use of the Reserves for the hunters, […]

To communicate the risk of mange in wild foxes to the public The Royal Dutch Hunting Association published information on mange on their website and asked the public to contact the Dutch Wildlife Health Centre if they found any animals they suspected of having mange. The Royal Dutch Hunting Association posted information on their website.

The main purpose of this project is to create guilds within a defined area of a minimum og 1.000-1.500 hectares, where farmers, ornithologists, hunters, beekeepers etc. work together to manage their land in the optimal way for wildlife, with the primary focus of partridge and hares. Each landowner can participate the amount he or she […]

The objectives are taking British Trust for Ornithology Bird Atlas data for breeding records of Merlin and overlaying them on land managed specifically for the wild game bird, the red grouse. To plot the trends of breeding records over time and successive national surveys. The hunters are involved directly as it is the land managed […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

To complete our action under the target set for BASC in the Cheshire LBAP which is to Monitor and survey suitable ponds for lesser silver water beetle (Hydrochara caraboides) on BASC members land. A series of surveys (with the help of a local aquatic invertebrate expert from Cheshire Wildlife Trust) has been carried out on […]

Since the appearance of rabies in red fox populations near the Greek – Skopje borders the October of 2011, the first incident on a red fox in northern Greece took place at 19th of October 2012 , a total of 26 new incidents were verified in Greece and rabies has been expanding towards the south […]

to understand the current status and trends of large carnivore populations Slovenian hunters routinely report all detected mortality of large carnivores, either from legal culls or other causes, which is then verified, measured and sampled by Slovenia Forest Service (SFS) personnel. Professional hunters in SFS hunting reserves, which cover a large proportion of the prime […]

Monitoring of lynx population in separate countings in addition to normal monitoring to improve the population estimates in especially areas with very dense lynx populations. Target also to improve current monitoring methods.

Visual monitoring of migratory birds in mountain passes during autumn period. Three fixed stations have been individuated and monitored 4 hours for twice a week for 5 weeks starting from the first days of October). All the activities are conducted by hunters (organization of the dates, monitoring made by enabled hunters, data collection and first […]

The first phase of the project concern about the monitoring of wolf (number and position of packs) by camera trapping. Hunters install, activate and move the camera traps according to a monitoring plan based on square-shaped cells (4 x 4 km). All the territory is covered by cells; hunters move the camera traps from one […]

Monitoring of water birds. Ongoing research where there is a monitoring of the populations variations during years, the long-term trends and the breeding success. The population estimation are based on pair counting during May while the estimation for breeding success are based on broods’ countings in June-July. Results are used for possible management actions on […]

Moose (Alces alces) counting/monitoring for population estimation. Goal: get knowledge of moose population and trends in all areas. The monitoring report (in future: only electronic system) is given to every hunting group. They report all observations and estimation of population present in area. Information from those reports is combined with other moose research, e.g. flight […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

To return native wild Grey Partridge to all regions throughout the country where they once were plentiful. Captive breeding programs. The project was run and financed by the National Association of Regional Game Councils

To collect accurate bag data in Denmark The national scheme collecting hunt statistics in Denmark is run by the Danish Governments National Environmental Research Institute (NERI), using information held in the national hunting register. Although the Danish Hunters’ Association has no formal involvement it helps by motivating hunters to keep accurate personal records. The national […]

To collect data on the numbers of game species hunted each year in the country 750 estates (3% national total) are surveyed every year, collecting data on bag totals per species. Data are submitted via an annual bag survey form sent out at the end of the shooting season; reminders are issued for non-returned forms. […]

For the period of operation of the National Programme the Bulgarian nature has been enriched with 1,644,075 farm produced birds of the species – Phasianus colchicus, Perdix perdix, Alectoris chukar, Anas platyrhynchos and 312 individuals of the species – Cervus elaphus, Dama dama, Ovis musimon, Sus scrofa. Also, under the Programme, the construction of 228 […]

to collect data on the number of shot birds in a year A nationwide survey of 5,000 (5%) randomly selected BASC members are sent an annual questionnaire requesting information on the species and number of birds shot. About 30% of those sent questionnaires respond, and a further 20% respond after a follow-up letter requesting the […]

The major challenges facing the site involved reopening and maintaining habitats of natural wetlands and the semi-open garrigue. The conservation and management of natural habitats and species of Community interest (Bonelli’s Eagle in particular) are beneficial for red partridges, the symbolic species of hunting in Provence. The administration, hunting organisations and local partners were involved […]

The Departmental Federation of Hunters (FDC) of Haute Vienne has participated actively with local hunting groups and farmers in the management of this NATURA 2000 site. On this site, the acquisition (in 1999 via the Foundation for the Protection of Habitats of Wild Fauna) and the creation of a preserve area with two lakes (Murat […]

A grass strip 25 m wide was planted together with native species of trees on nearby arable land, which supports the grassland strip so that it is not ploughed up. Another part of this element is a grassy field road with an avenue of trees First phase: Preparation of the area for further adjustments Clearing […]

To accurately monitor the population size and trend of the Norwegian Lynx population over time Observations of lynx tracks are submitted to ROVDATA; this data is combined with data on movement rates and home range sizes collected from lynx that have been equipped with GPS collars all across Norway allowing the estimation of the number […]

Nutria is on the Invasive Alien Species list of EU concerns since July 2016. In the spring of 2017 alone, about 70 Nutria were counted by the city administration in a distance of about 500 meters. The stream has doubled in width due to the erosion caused by Nutria in the last 10 years. The […]

Protected natural oasis, as Monteleoni, have the task to preserve flora as well as to promote wildlife protection, conserving their environment. Monteleoni oasis shows a natural environment with beautiful landscape, wildlife and hundreds of years old plants. Specific guided visits are organized to increase the interest of young people in environment preservation. Thus, another important […]

The aim is the restoration and maintenance of the wetland. Without appropriate actions there is a concrete risk of a wetland vanish because of natural replenishment process. Establishment of wildlife refuge (Il Tonini zone). Cutting of the marsh grasses to create open flood spaces. Reinstating of old natural irrigation channels. Planting of hedges composed of […]

To examine data on large carnivore distribution/population size collected by hunters and researchers, in doing so to compare the accuracy of data on animal sightings and that on tracks. This could then be used to draw up species management plans collection of hunters’ data on lynx, wolf, bear and jackal sightings

PARTRIDGE is a project co-funded by the North Sea Region Programme 2014 – 2020 which will look at how new management solutions can improve biodiversity and ecosystem services by up to 30%. Our overall objective is to bring about a change in behaviours and working practices, in particular in regards to the uptake of agri-environment […]

provide demographic data on the grey partridge in UK survey hunting estates for bag data on partridges. Run along similar lines as the National Gamebag Census, this scheme collects information primarily on partridge abundance and breeding success, although some information on numbers of partridges shot is also collected. The project was established by the Game […]

By building an international web-based Internet prototype on the subject of partridge, as a guide to farmland species, we want to provide a tool for those who want to engage in the farmland species, especially for the Partridge. With the international site: www.perdixnet.org and the English and German site: http://perdix-de.sycl.net and perdix-uk.sycl.net we try to […]

Establishment and creation by private hunters of permanent lakes with small depth, by artificial and controlled flooding. These lakes, as private property, are used during game season to hunt ducks, coots and other game birds; in spring and summer hunters put big efforts to grant minimum depth levels and reliable vegetations conditions to support avifauna […]

Hunters and nature lovers meet to count the number of Hares and Partridges seen on the territories of 3 hunting societies that cover 1200 ha. The objective is to allow a long term management of game species.

Stop loss of biodiversity, and in particular of rock partridge in Bulgaria by stabilising the population of mountain Partridge and creating conditions for recolonization of the natural range of the species; by introducing sustainable practices for conducting rehabilitation and supporting activities rock partridge;and by attracting Bulgarian hunters to conserve Natura 2000 target species. Creation of […]

As part of the programme ‘Improvement of Habitats for Wildlife’, a type of tool was sought that could contribute to the collection of useful information. With the aid of motion sensor cameras and of night vision cameras, data was gathered and a picture was obtained of the species that choose the improved habitats. In this […]

To create a favorable environment for the black grouse and to study the impact of the ungulates on the forest with: – Diagnostics over the black grouse breeding habitats, – Restauration of the breeding sites, – Evaluation of the ungulates impacts on the species and the habitats, Testing protocoles and experiments analyses Hunters are fully […]

The main aim of the implementation of the project Wildlife Habitat Improvement is to upgrade wildlife habitats in order to sustain richer biodiversity assemblages and game species populations, both endemic and migratory. More specific, the main objectives of the project are: • Ensuring the basic living conditions of natural game species populations and their further […]

The main aim of ARTEMIS I project is to monitor annually, the game species’ population dynamics through the recording of harvest parameters, in order to achieve a scientific and solid based game management and conservation in Greece. The actions involved in the project are co-ordinated from a scientific team of specialists, researchers and academics. The […]

The aim of the implementation of ARTEMIS II project is to record annually the structure (sex & age) of game species’ populations in Greece through the collection of biological samples, in order to be able to propose and implement the best management and conservation measures in each case. The actions involved in the project are […]

The project aims to decrease the threats to the wild population of Lesser White-fronted Geese breeding in Sweden which include breeding in captivity to produce birds to further reinforce the wild flock and thereby strengthening the wild population. As migration route seems to be one of the most important reasons of the decline, they have […]

Preservation and development of valuable wildlife habitats. For this purpose, land was purchased or leased. Management and development plans were made for the respective surfaces according to the need for habitat restoration actions and biotope support. The implementation of the plans is done with significant help of the local hunting community through volunteer labor. So […]

Achieve changes to the Common Agricultural Policy of 2014 so that it better protects biodiversity. Calls for more effective conservation measures Calls for the introduction of payments for environmental services. Calls to reclaim and improve the quality of nesting and wintering habitat, in recognition of the fact that habitat loss is a greater threat to […]

promote the population growth of the great bustard creation of numerous special bustard conservation areas in Austria within the agri-environmental program; creation of roughly 70ha fallow strips each year from 2003-2006; creation of suitable nesting sites; control of red fox numbers hunters were involved in much of the on-the-ground work

Bananenven owes its name to its form, making it a landmark for pilots. Since the 1970s, the surroundings of the fen have been heavily used. On the basis of aerial photographs, it appears that the Bruulberg area was originally ancient heathland and drift dunes. Christophe Lenaerts, hunter and owner of Bananenven and surroundings, harvested 5 hectares of […]

Improving the quality of existing forest and other habitat types. Conversion of coniferous wood, poplar forests and (recent) hardwood planting to forest habitat types. Realization of a contiguous marsh and wet grassland complex. The area on which this project was carried out is situated in the Game Management Unit ‘Vlaamse Ardennen’ and is the property […]

Quick Win Wijgmaalbroek related to a private forest in the Demervallei. In the course of 2012 and 2013, a recovery of habitat type 91E0 (Alluvial forest with alder and ash forests) was developed. At the start of the recovery the invasions American bird cherry (Prunus serotina) and Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) were fought. The shredded American bird […]

Because of the risk of contamineted meat by the radioactive fall out (Cs 137), this project was important for the public health and for hunters in particular. From all reagion in Italy, hunters contributed to provide the University of Genoa with chest muscles samples from their preys. Club della Beccaccia also offered an economic support.

From 1974, the Nuova Demi quarry ended to be a simple gravel quarry thanks to two hunters who decided to take benefit of the presence of water on the site. With a verbal agreement with the owner, they undertaken to restore the wetland. The site is well located because situated between the Brembo and Adda […]

Collect biological data on the populations of the Red Deer, as the Danish population is increasing, in order to help the sustainable management of the species. Hunters submit jaws and other information (eg. sex and weight) of animals shot in order to determine age, size, condition and reproduction

This project aims to manage the land in such a way as to encourage the repopulation of red grouse via: management through controlled (cool) burning; grit provision to aid heather digestion by red grouse; predator control (including control of invasive species such as american mink); monitoring of habitats and species (including biannual population assessment of […]

To agree up the way forward for Red Grouse that enjoys universal support among all of Ireland’s shooting and conservation communities. In October 2010 the Trust invited Red Grouse enthusiasts from both North and South of Ireland to a one-day conference in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. One of the Trust’s key objectives was to put forward […]

Project objectives: – To commence a captive breeding project for the Barn Owl (Tyto alba), on a parcel of land adjacent to the Razzett tal-Bagħal at Buskett which is managed by the FKNK (National Hunting Association Malta). The species is known to reproduce at a steady rate in captivity and large numbers in offspring can […]

On the hunting ground IV/107 “DRAGANIĆI”, two Grey Partridge released models were tested. Released partridges were marked with colored rings (every covey different ring color) and transmitters. Partridge tracking has been done 3 – 4 times per week. In Lazinsko polje plot partridges were found at 297 locations and at 224 locations in the […]

Suppression of invading species. Sowing of leguminous plant in Sonego site (trophic importance for ungulates and lagomorphs). Plantation of native fruit trees. Installation of an observation tower in Cappella Maggiore site. Sowing of disposable farming (sunflower, oats, wheat and rapeseed) is planned. They used the mowing as food supply for donkeys and deer. The biodiversity […]

Collecting samples of species in order to research and follow the progression of rabies and other diseases. Samples can be from hunted or already dead found specimen. Samples shall be posted to Evira (Finnish food Safety Authority), which will do the analysis.

The Program mainly aims to determine the following: i) phenology of migration of avian Game species ii) phenology of migration of avian waterfowl non- Game species iii) the size of the wintering population of Game species in the study areas, and iv) the breeding population of waterfowl Game species in the study areas. It is […]

To learn how to better fight a new strain of Viral Hemorrhagic Disease that had recently appeared. Identify the cause of high mortality, confirm it as a new strain and characterise it. Educate and train hunters and game managers. Create a national network of health surveillance and collection of dead or dying animals. Nationally monitor […]

A long series of experiments aiming to restore habitats suitable for nesting and rearing chicks were performed at the initiative of different hunting organisations. The Mountain Galliforme Observatory (the association which encompasses the National Office for Hunting and Wildlife, Departmental Hunting Federations, national parks and regional natural parks) noted not fewer than 120 operations, on […]

Mr. Zbyněk Horák is hunter and he conducted all the work with his fellow hunters. Since the agricultural lands started to change they realized that they need to do something about it. As hunter he has seen that not only numbers of small game decreasing, but total local biodiversity as well. In 2014 he […]

Network creation to make technical support from the federation to increase the number of wetlands conservation actions. It is suggested to wetlands managers, farmers, land owners to preserve the soil quality, water resources and aquatic environment.

Development of the affected/degraded forest and wetland zones (fringe areas – edge of the forest) in order to improve habitats for game species. The material/information collected during the project is used to produce a guidance for the restoration of degraded habitats. The project also aims to increase hunters’ eagerness for conservation and management of nature, […]

Assessment of the population density and trends of Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) in relation to year, season, hunting/non-hunting areas and environmental parameters. Line transects were located and counts were realized both during spring and summer, for 7 consequent years. Counts were realized by game keepers with the use of specialized hunting dogs. Habitat types and […]

The project demonstrates how to recover grey partridges for conservation and shooting purposes in an area where they have gone locally extinct in the 1990’s and to show which benefits this has for biodiversity in general. The project also demonstrates how to manage a wild bird shoot for partridges (grey partridge and red-legged partridge), pheasants, […]

To determine the numbers of geese shot in Scotland per year During 2001/02, holders of shotgun certificates within the area covered by Tayside Constabulary, all BASC members in Scotland and a random selection of BASC members outside Scotland were sent questionnaires about the type of shooting they carried out and specifically the number of geese […]

The hunters search for fawns of roe deer just before the farmer cuts the grass. The fawns are left during the day in the high grass of a field, the hunters will spot them with a drone (possibly heat camera).

Core tasks of the station are comprehensive information and education, animal welfare-friendly breeding of harbor seals and gray seals, and application-oriented research initiatives to protect the species. Hunters are involved in the localisation of abandonned seal pups and responsible for the recovery of the pups (only certified seal hunters are allowed to do this). The […]

French national hunting organisations (FNC and ONCFS) proposed to the authorities (in 1993) the creation of a category of set-aside especially meant for wildlife and preservation, with appropriate regulations. This involved an Environment and wildlife set-aside contract, to be concluded between farmers and hunters. In theory, farmers can manage with more respect for biodiversity, notably […]

Increase the Italian population of skylarks Bag limits to 10/day/hunter and 50/year/hunter. This has been doubled in some regions. Suggested and accepted by ISPRA. Farmers paid to maintain winter stubble. Monitoring of populations via post-nuptial ringing. Hunters voluntarily accepted the bag size limits and pay farmers to maintain winter stubble.

to protect protect an important stopping point along the Adriatic Flyway and preserve an area of high biodiversity by restoring the agricultural lands into their originally state: meadows, pastures and reed lands. With the support of EuroNatur and the Eeconet Action Fund the Novi Becej Hunters Association has been buying the land. The land was […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

to reduce conflicts between humans and bears and reduce the occurrence of retaliatory killing of bears compensation payments are made by the government to victims of bear damage/depredation of livestock/pets some of the revenue from trophy hunting is used to pay the compensation

the facilitation of long-term conservation of wolves, their prey base and their Slovenian habitats. In particular, it aimed to take account of human attitudes towards the wolf in order to overcome any apparent conflicts through a Wolf Management Action Plan. 1. The project used a range of sampling techniques including innovative genetic methods and GPS telemetries were used to monitor: population size and reproductive success; habitat use and preying rate; health status; and the number and distribution of wolf packs and litters. 2. Three surveillance sessions were carried out and […]

The Snipe Conservation Alliance is a network of enthusiasts (both scientists and non-scientists) interested in the study, monitoring, management and conservation of snipe species in Ireland, focused on the common snipe and jack snipe. The ambition of the group is to provide a resource to help us better understand the ecology of our snipe species, […]

Search of the date determination of prenuptial migration for the Song Trush (Turdus philomelos). The objectives are: – to maintain hunting season of song thrush on 31st January based on article 2.7.13 of Guide of Hunting under Birds directive, by giving regional data to Region Administration – to modify Key Concepts of song thrush for […]

Hunters and land/water owners make nest tubes for migratory water birds. Nesting tubes are being placed to known nesting habitats. I personally have been giving lectures of the benefits using lifted structures designed to waterfowl. We have also practiced making tubes to take along for copying and placing to water. I am the host of […]

Hunters (who can be landowners) help landowners to connect 32 km of hedgerow and woodland habitat and to manage it in favourable conditions to allow dormice and other species to move in response of the climate change. They also check the dormouse boxes for evidence of summer/autumn nests (whilst the mice themselves are asleep in […]

Knowing that there is some hybridization between the red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) and the Chukar partridge (Alectoris chukar), the aim of the study is to establish the Spanish map of genetic purity of red-legged partridge and to map the characterization and ecotypes of the species. The project aims to check the health of populations as […]

On the initiative of the State Forestry Office, the State Environment Agency, the State Hunting Association, the Nature Conservation Union Germany, the Research Institute for Forestry and Timber Eberswalde e. V. and the goods Groß Kreutz was signed on 18 November 1991, an agreement to form the interest group Species-rich corridor Groß Kreutz. The main […]

Expertise over the impact of a high speed train line between Nîmes and Montpellier: – Game distribution and mapping in the communities which are crossed by the route – Proposition of compensatory measures to maintain game habitats and for the Little bustard in the Costières de Nîmes N2k site

Contribute towards the action To sustain the quality of the pond landscape (aquatic and terrestrial) and to promote sympathetic restoration and creation of small water bodies in the landscape. A new publication was written on ‘Ponds and lakes for shooting and conservation’ to give details on how best to manage existing ponds and create new […]

To educate the heads of Russian Far East hunting estates about better management of wild ungulates. This would result in a population increase, thus benefiting both hunters and tigers The heads of Russian hunting estates travelled to Sweden where they visited hunting estates, the National Veterinary Institute, the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, and the Swedish […]

conserve habitats of migratory species to contribute to biodiversity preservation cleaning of debris and other items; pruning of trees as and when necessary; planting of new trees and providing the supply of water so lacking in the Maltese islands, so that these trees can flourish; etc., to attract more migratory huntable species (Malta has no […]

The goal of the investor was to create a system of pools including biotechnical features (groups of tree stumps reptile habitats, stone walls) and vegetation changes consisting of planting geographically native species and establishing permanent grasslands.

It is situated on one of the largest migratory flyway on the Atlantic side and has both shores and habitats which are very suitable for migratory avifauna. The site was scientific management under the responsibility of the National Office of Hunting and Wildlife, with the technical support coming from the Loire-Atlantique Departmental Hunters’ Federation. A […]

The corridor is 15m wide and is delimited around the field road on former arable land. It is composed of trees, bushes and grassland. Trees are planted in the middle of the corridor in two rows with a spacing of 2.6 x 1m and the species composition is described in the table of parameters. The […]

To promote the formation of a wolf management plan by Luxembourg’s government in order to encourage wolf settlement within the country. A paper was drawn up by the FSHCL lobbying the government to draw up a wolf management plan that highlighted the various factors that should be included in it. This position paper was in […]

Project for the monitoring and sustainable harvest of the Italian hare (Lepus corsicanus) in Sicily by training and enabling hunters to the monitoring of the species. After the monitoring of the species the trained hunters will be authorized to the harvest of hare in the areas with good consistence. Every shot specimen will be analyzed […]

To train and recruit game warden volunteers in order to better manage and protect wildlife lectures and training were given by experts in the field and applicants had to pass an exam hunters organised, ran and took part in the training

Training of 40 volunteer hunters as volunteer firefighters this year. After the training in May 2017, a ceremony took place at the headquarters of the special fire brigade on the 31/08/2017 where Nikos Anastasiades, the President of the Republic of Cyprus, and the Head of the Cyprus Fire Brigade, Markos Trangolas, handed the diplomas to […]

TESS will assist policy makers to integrate knowledge from the EU, national, regional and local level into the decision making process while also encouraging local people to maintain and restore biodiversity ecosystem services a transactional environmental decision support system will be designed, linking central policy planning to local livelihoods. To develop this system, TESS will […]

The triangle counting of game species is a basis of national game population estimating system. 1600 permanent triangles. Once a summer (in October) and once a winter (in Jan/Feb) the triangle lines (4km each) are searched. In summer observations of following species are reported : grouse species, capercaillie, black grouse, hazel grouse, willow grouse, hare, […]

To ensure cooperation of all parties with national hunting laws A network of volunteer wardens exists that inspect hunters, control illegal hunting and convey information quickly to hunting groups. Wardens are chosen from hunters and NGO members

Highlight the importance of the Bearded vulture as a member of the Pyrenean fauna. Complain about the finding of a bearded vulture that died after being shot by a shotgun. The Fédération Nationale des Chasseurs and the Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs des Pyrénées Atlantiques complained.

The aims of the project were: – to map the age structure, sex ratio and reproduction of hares in the western part of West-Vlaanderen – to obtain some evidence about possible reasons of decline of the autumn population of the European hare in the region The hunters, grouped in Wildlife Management Units were involved in: […]

Prevent the decline of Wales’ Greenland white-fronted geese population a voluntary ban was originally enacted in the Dyfi estuary, Wales in the 1970s. This was then extended to cover the entirety of wales Hunters enacted the original voluntary ban then extended it

Landowners (who are often hunters) create some local voluntary communities to restore natural habitats in farmland and collect data on the habitat development as well as population data on grey partridge and hare.

achieve tolerance between local stakeholders and vulture populations allowing the growth of vulture populations populations monitoring; organisation of meetings between various interest groups to establish common ground and facilitate a dialogue; organisation of general communication and education activities such as field trips for schools and students; specifically focussed on farm management such as maintaining open […]

Water birds wings sampling. The research aims to improve knowledge on population size and structure, and determination of the bag structure (age and sex of specimen). The wing sample collection is made by hunters.

This study aims to contribute to an update of the key concepts document for Art 7(4) which is the official text adopted today by the EU regulations for the determination of hunting seasons. More specifically, the research aims to determine the current starting dates of the pre-nuptial migration of ducks and waterfowl through Italy. Every […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

Conserve the local red grouse population In general, the management plans for these projects attempt to identify the main factors affecting local Red Grouse populations. At the same time, they recommend a number of management strategies aimed at improving the ecological conditions for Red Grouse. These management strategies typically include maintaining the distribution and diversity […]

To monitor the distribution and populations of German wildlife species to derive strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of wild animals. Hunters are asked to fill in a survey detailing what species they encountered and where. This data is then compiled, analysed and used to map species distribution and monitor their popuation trends. The […]

The main objective is the documentation of wildlife populations to derive strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of wild animals to develop. The aim of this long-term project is the nationwide acquisition of selected wildlife species with scientific methods, to now have up fused data. It covers the personal information of volunteer hunters and hunters who […]

To reduce the number of collisions on the busy ring road of Pontresina Installation of a warning system that alerted drivers if wildlife was in the area, reminding them to drive more carefully. This system detected wildlife using sensors. Hunters organised and implemented the project

To reintroduce game meat back into the diet through education and marketing In order to achieve this aim, a range of cooking classes are offered for hotels, restaurants and interested parties for the purpose of trying to bring venison and, first and foremost, the subject of game and hunting back into households. Hunters part-financed the […]

(1): The reintroductions and reinforcements are carried out via soft releases (on-site enclosure with extended periods of breeding and acclimatization), and hunters will voluntarily participate in taking care of the enclosed herds during the project. (2): Hunters will voluntarily gather data for a new field census method of the target species. (3) Individual hunters will […]

To collect data on the populations of game species production of surveys to be filled in with information about species location/population project was organised by hunters; hunters provide the data and submit;

To reduce wildlife crime by legally making the employment of a professional hunter or gamekeeper mandatory. The person entitled to hunt is required to appoint a gamekeeper or professional hunter. This gamekeeper is legally allowed to search individuals and vehicles for evidense of wildlife crimes, to arrest persons committing wildlife crimes and to kill domestic […]

The aim of this action is habitat improvement for wildlife to bring about long term conservation Niederosterreichischer landesjabdverband is offering to heavily subsidise: Planting of hedges and copses in areas of poor plant cover; Planting of fruit-bearing trees in the forest districts; Planting of trees browsing with simultaneous planting of fruit-bearing trees; Tree protection columns. […]

Monitoring system of native species – umbrella project for several species specified projects register of wild game, register of dead found native species, conservation project Montagu’s harrier (Circus pygargus), reference system hares local hunters are heavily involved in the actual monitoring by different systems of generating data

Conservation of partridge and its agricultural habitat farmers and hunters engaged in monitoring of partridge numbers, distribution and habitats. At the same time development of cross-border concepts and methods to establish appropriate partridge habitats within agricultural land

Woodcock is almost sedentary in its wintering area. The knowledge of their density and how it varies during the year and from one year to another is important for the management of areas even without hunting activities. Based on a national protocol established in 2006 by the National Institute for Wildlife (INFS-ISPRA), with Genoa University […]

The ultimate goal of the WOLFALPS project is to implement and coordinate wolf conservation actions in key core areas and beyond in the Alps ecosystem, from West to East, to further support the natural wolf alpine recolonization process. The lack of any form of coordinated management adopted at the Italian alpine scale is one of […]

To draw attention to the possible presence of wolves in the Netherlands and encourage hunters to report any sighting of them The Royal Dutch Hunters’ Association educated hunters on the possible future presence of wolves in the Netherlands, communicated their position on the topic of wolves, and called for any sightings of wolves to be […]

This quiet original little book has the purpose to discribe the Woodcock. Despite it is a discreet, solitary and sylvan migratory species, the Woodcock is however well known by hunters and gourmets and represents a fascinating and mysterious case study. This little book represents Woodcock under a passionate knowledge, an artisticle interpretation and biodiversity conservation […]

At the end of the hunting season, hunters send to FANBPO (federation of national associations of Woodcock hunters from Western Palaearctic) a wing from each hunted Woodcock with time, location, weight, sex data.

Monitor the European woodcock population size and demographics, assess the affect of Hungarian hunting on the Eurasian woodcock’s population Collection of data from gamebags in about 900 sample points reasonably spread over the country, then analysis of this data

To collect data on hunted woodcock in the Uk Hunters shooting woodcock were encouraged to submit the left wing to provide information on the annual age ratio of the shot birds. Hunters submitted wings of shot birds

Study of the migration of the wintering woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) population in Italy; Definition of the migration and distribution areas; Study of the activity in the pre-nuptial and post-nuptial period; Study of the vagrancy (inter-annual movements which are not migration – local environmental conditions); Evaluation of the fidelity to the area, comparison with studies of […]

to collect information on pigeon shooting in the UK This was a one-off survey of woodpigeon shooting amongst all 449 BASC affiliated clubs. It sought information on organised pigeon shooting and bags. Hunters supplied all information

Working for Waders was set up in 2017 to tackle the decline of wading birds across Scotland. The project is supported by a wide range of organisations, including Scottish government and its agencies, farmers, game keepers, moorland owners, environmental conservation organisations and bird watchers. Working for Waders aims to do three things: a) raise awareness […]

The project ‘Zot van pAtrijs’ works, in coorporation with partners from the hunting sector, Agricultural sector and nature conservation sector, for partridges and other farmland fauna. The project entails different actions to increase hunters and farmers knowledge and support for fauna friendly management. A lot of attention went to a fauna-friendly use of greening measures. […]